REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’
Oppenheimer exceeds expectations with 13 Oscars and a powerful message in movie theaters and homes around the world. By Lylah Jakubiak In a crowded movie theater, darkness stretches across the screen. Suddenly, the audience is encapsulated by a rolling, roaring cloud of glowing fire that snakes across the black. The theater falls silent as they […]
Top 10 places to visit in Batavia area
By Emily Newburn It may not be New York City or San Francisco, but Batavia has its own unique charm. At first glance, it may not seem like there’s anything super exciting in the area, but look again! Whether you’re a resident of Batavia, looking for some ideas of how to fill your time, or […]
Biv’s top five songs
By Francesca White Biv is an independent artist and producer from New York who focuses on mainly rap and alternative rock. He began making music in 2016. He has a unique style that goes fairly unnoticed. He is able to create many albums in a short amount of time using old samples and new ones […]
News: BPS101 receives federal Covid grant
By Sofia Bellafiore Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Batavia Public Schools was awarded a grant of $1.13m in relief funding. This will be the second funding package to be approved by federal lawmakers, a package that was approved in December 2020. Anton Inglese, Batavia High School’s CEO, said there are several uncertainties regarding the money. […]
Which cookie is best: Sugar or Chocolate Chip?
By Hailey Adams For many years I have heard people debating which cookie is better, but everyone knows that chocolate chip cookies are way better than sugar cookies. Chocolate chip cookies taste amazing straight out of the oven whereas sugar cookies don’t taste as good. Both chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies take the same […]
Five ways to start achieving year-old goal of getting healthier during quarantine
By Emma Kilburg Most people made some kind of health goal during early quarantine, and whether the goal was to lose weight, eat more vegetables, or workout more, very few people actually achieved it. At the recent one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown, many people have been looking back at their former goals and assumptions […]
OPINION: Students should not return to in-person school full time
By Aubrey de Guzman With spring break coming up, controversy has been floating around regarding the return of in-person students at school. It is not the right choice for students to continue their courses fully in-person rather than remote or hybrid. The safety of all children is not ensured if they are allowed back in-person […]
Opinion: Cancel culture provides consequences but sometimes goes too far
By Katherynn Ramirez Nowadays “cancel culture” has grown tremendously. Groups of people are attacking and criticizing other people, businesses, movements, and items. Cancel culture can work in certain situations but it shouldn’t be brought into every problem. Cancel culture is all about giving consequences to those who do wrong. Sometimes in certain situations, these consequences […]
OPINION: Importance of human interaction
In a time of technological reliance and advancement, people do not have as much human interaction as there has been in the past. There are many benefits to cell phones and social media, but at the same time, they are creating a wall between conversation and face-to-face encounters. An article titled “The Importance of Human […]
OPINION: Why classic literature shouldn’t be required in schools
By Amanda Schmelder Classic literature written by Shakespeare and Dickens has been a staple in school curriculums for decades, but it’s time for a change. One problem with only having classics in the curriculum is that there is a severe lack of diversity with the authors and characters. Almost all of the classics are written […]
Top 10 Country songs in the past week
By Katherynn Ramirez Country music has made a great comeback in the past few months. Here are the top 10 songs this past week based off of Spotify’s charts. 1: “More Than My Hometown” – Morgan Wallen “More Than My Hometown” was placed on Spotify’s top country on May 19. This song is one […]